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THERE IS SAFETY IN SLOWNESS, AND REGRET IN RUSH.
Submitter comment:
THE PROVERB MEANS THAT A PERSON SHOULD NOT RUSH, OR HE WILL BE SORRY
MY INFORMANT LEARNED THE PROVERBS IN THE 1960S.
I LEARNED THE ITEMS FROM MY INFORMANT IN 1982.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
THE WOMAN WHO SHAKES A CRIB WITH HER RIGHT HAND, SHAKES THE WORLD
WITH HER LEFT.
Submitter comment:
THE PROVERB MEANS THAT IT IS THE ABILITY OF A WOMAN TO GIVE BIRTH
THAT AFFECTS THE WORLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): INFLUENCE ; POWER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
THE PERSON WHO DIGS A HOLE FOR HIS BROTHER, FALLS IN IT.
Submitter comment:
THE PROVERB MEANS THAT A PERSON WHO WISHES HARM FOR HIS BROTHER,
RECIEVES THE HARM HIMSELF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): RETRIBUTION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
DO NOT SPREAD YOU SEED MORE THAN YOUR BAG ALLOWS.
Submitter comment: THIS PROVERB MEANS THAT A PERSON SHOULD NOT OVER-EXERT HIMSELF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
THE WIND ALWAYS BLOWS AGAINST THE WISH OF THE SAILOR.
Submitter comment:
THIS PROVERB MEANS THAT A SAILOR SHOULD NOT WISH FOR GOOD LUCK.
INSTEAD, HE SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR BAD WEATHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
THE CROWN OF THE PERSON IS MODESTY.
Submitter comment:
THIS PROVERB MEANS THAT A MODEST PERSON IS LIKE A KING. THE
MODEST PERSON IS TRULY GREAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
ONE STEP IS SAFER THAN THE STAIRS.
Submitter comment:
THIS PROVERB MEANS THAT BEING CAREFUL ABOUT HOW YOU GET
SOMEWHERE, IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHEN YOU GET THERE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
A PERSON WHO BUYS WHAT HE DOES NOT NEED, SELLS WHAT HE NEEDS.
Submitter comment:
THIS PROVERB MEANS THAT A PERSON SHOULD NOT BUY USELESS ITEMS, OR
ELSE HE WILL NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY WHAT HE TRULY NEEDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
THE LONGER YOU LIVE THE MORE YOU SEE WHAT YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN.
Submitter comment:
THIS PROVERB MEANS THAT AS A PERSON GETS OLDER, HE BEGINS TO
UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS THAT PREVIOUSLY HE COULD NOT UNDERSTAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-00-1982
INFORMATION REGARDING A CHALDEAN CUSTOM
IT IS A CUSTOM OF CHALDEANS TO HIRE PEOPLE TO CRY FOR THEIR DEAD
AT A FUNERAL.
THE MORE PEOPLE THEY HIRE, THE MORE LOVE THEY SHOW FOR THEIR DEAD.
Submitter comment: RAY HEARD THIS FROM CHALDEANS LIVING IN DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00001970S
TRADITIONAL POLISH DANCE DRESS
TRADITIONAL POLISH DANCE DRESS FOR A WOMAN IS A VELVET BLACK VEST
WITH SEQUINS, VERY FANCY AND INTRICATE, AND USUALLY HAND-SEWN.
THE DRESS FALLS BELOW THE KNEE, AND IS BRIGHTLY COLORED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Overall body coverUpper body and arms |
Date learned: 00001970S
AN ANNUAL MASS
EVERY YEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT SCHOOL OF LAW ALUMNI AND
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION MARK THE NEW COURT TERM WITH THE CELEBRATION
OF THE ANNUAL RED MASS.
HISTORICALLY, IT IS AT THIS MASS THAT JUDGES HAVE GATHERED TO INVOKE
DIVINE GUIDANCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 10-00-1980
A LEBANESE WEDDING CEREMONY.
AT A LEBANESE WEDDING CEREMONY THE PRIEST SINGS THE SERVICE AND
PLACES A CROWN ON THE HEAD OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM.
THE COUPLE TRADE THEIR CROWNS SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE CEREMONY
TO SYMBOLIZE THE UNION OF THE COUPLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Ceremony |
A CHALDEAN SAYING
HERSA CASA (EAT YOUR HEART OUT).
Submitter comment: DOUG LEARNED THIS CHALDEAN SAYING IN SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00001970S
PRACTICAL JOKE
THE JOKE TELLER INSTRUCTS THE DUPE TO REPEAT THE PHRASE
"BEHIND THE BUSH" AFTER EVERY STATEMENT THAT HE MAKES.
JOKE TELLER- THERE WAS A YOUNG MAN.
DUPE- BEHIND THE BUSH.
JOKE TELLER- TAKING OFF HIS CLOTHES.
DUPE- BEHIND THE BUSH.
JOKE TELLER- WHERE WERE YOU?
DUPE- BEHIND THE BUSH.
Submitter comment:
THIS JOKE IS MEANT TO TRAP PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY WOMEN) INTO
ADMITTING TO HAVING DONE SOMETHING DISGUSTING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): CATCH TALE ; REFRAIN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Formula tale |
Date learned: 00001970S
PROVERB
A SMALL HOUSE CAN HOLD A LOT OF FRIENDS.
Submitter comment:
THE PROVERB MEANS THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE RICH TO HAVE MANY
FRIENDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
LEBANESE BELIEF
WHEN A LEBANESE COUPLE IN LEBANON GET MARRIED, THE BRIDE IS GIVEN
A HUNK OF RAISED DOUGH SO THAT SHE MAY STICK IT ON THE DOORWAY,
AS SHE IS CARRIED OVER THE THRESHOLD.
IF THE DOUGH STICKS THE LEBANESE PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THE COUPLE
WILL HAVE MANY CHILDREN.
Submitter comment: SOME LEBANESE-AMERICANS STILL PRACTICE THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Observation Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00001960S
DROP A FORK, EXPECT A VISITOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00-00-1983
TAUNT
U. G. L. Y.
YOU AIN'T GOT NO ALIBI!
YOU'RE UGLY!
Submitter comment:
THIS TAUNT IS DELIVERED IN THE FORM OF A CHEER.
ITS USES ARE VARIED; IT HAS BEEN USED AT SPORTS COMPETITIONS, AND
TO DISPOSE OF UNWANTED ROMANTIC PURSUERS WHILE "CRUISING"
WITH FRIENDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Custom Festival Custom Festival Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Speech Speech |
Date learned: 00-00-1983
NAMING
SHEENIES: IN MY OLD NEIGHBORHOOD (DETROIT) THERE USED TO BE THESE
PEDDLERS, WHO WENT AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
WITH CARTS OF ODDS AND ENDS THAT SOMEBODY MIGHT NEED.
IT WAS LIKE A MOBILE FLEA MARKET, AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
WOMEN WOULD GO OUT AND BUY WHAT THEY NEEDED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
Keyword(s): SHEENIES
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 11-00-1983